形成 - Pearlwinds Travels - 斯里兰卡

Mini Classic Tour – 3 Days / 2 Nights
Highlights
Elephant Orphanage | Elephant Back Safari | Golden Cave Temple | Minneriya National Park | Sigiriya
Rock Fortress | Cultural Dance Performance | Temple of the Tooth Relic | Royal Botanical Gardens | Tea
Plantation&Tea Factory | EnjoyColomboCity
Day 01: Airport – Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage – Dambulla Cave
Temple – MinneriyaNational Park
At the arrival of Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport where you will be welcomed by Pearlwinds
Travels representative or tour guide and transferred to hotel at Sigiriya. En-route takes a short break at
Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage where about eighty elephants are well looked after. You can watch
bottle feedingof babyjumbos,feedingother elephantsdailybathinthe Ma Oya (river).
Then, you will ascend for a visit to the Dambulla cave temple. It is one of the most unusual temples
buried in a maze - the UNESCO Golden Cave Temple. And in the afternoon enjoy a jeep safari through
the MinneriyaNational Park, lookingforelephants, deer,peacocks,boars,andmanykindsof birds.
Mini Classic Tour – Find Your Mini Tour in
Sri Lanka
3 Days / 2 Nights

Dinnerandovernightstayat the hotel inSigiriya.
Day 02: Sigiriya RockFortress – Cultural Dance Performance
After breakfast, continues the journey by mounting the rock fortress of Sigiriya ; a 5th
century "Fortress
in the Sky". One of Sri Lanka's most fascinating UNESCO World Heritage sites, built by King Kashyapa
(477-495AD). The ‘Lion Rock' is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200 meters from the scrub jungle. A
moat, rampart, and extensive gardens including the renowned water gardens ring the base of the rock.
Visit the world renowned frescoes of 'Heavenly Maidens' of Sigiriya, which are in a sheltered pocket of
the rock approachedby a spiral stairway.
Along the road you will see paddy fields, coconut groves, rubber and spice gardens and plantations. You
will stop at one of the spice gardens and here, clients could see different spices and how some of these
spices are grown and processed. Witness a Cookery demonstration. In the evening you'll have the
opportunitytosee a Kandytraditional dance performance aswell asup-countryanddevil dances.
Dinnerandovernight stayat the hotel inKandy.
Day 03: Temple of the ToothRelic – Royal Botanical Gardens – Tea
Plantation& Factory – Colombo City – Airport
After the breakfast, you will reach, the old royal city of Kandy, beautifully nestled between green hills. In
Kandy, you will visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, which is also well known as the centre of Buddhists
and the lastseat of the Sinhalakings,isa verypopulardestinationforvisitorsfromhome andabroad.
During the day take a guided stroll through the lush Royal Botanical Garden of Peradeniya which was
first built as a pleasure garden by a Sinhala king and was expanded by the British here will find a very
large variety of orchids, palms, bushes, as well as tropical plants and flowers of all type. En-route visits a
tea factory& tea plantations.
Thenyou will reachColomboorthe airportgoodtime for yourflight.
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Cultural Heritage Tour – Sri Lankan Cultural
Triangle & Hill Country Vacation
6 Days / 5 Nights
Cultural Heritage Tour – 6 Days / 5 Nights
Highlights
Negombo Beach | Elephant Orphanage | Golden Cave Temple | Ancient City of Anuradhapura |
Polonnaruwa Cultural Site | Minneriya National Park | Sigiriya Rock Fortress | Temple of the Tooth Relic
| Cultural Dance Performance | Royal Botanical Garden | Tea Plantation & Tea Factory | Ramboda
Waterfall |Hill Country| HakgalaBotanical Garden| EnjoyColombo City
Day 01: Airport – Negombo
In the arrival of Sri Lanka, Pearlwinds Travels representative waits at the airport and, you will be
transferred byair-conditionedvehicle toahotel inNegombo.
Negombo is a characteristic fishing town; North of Colombo, It is about 6 Km away from the
international airport. Negombo is a gourmet's paradise with sea food in plenty. You may visit a fishing
village orat leisure inthe beach.
Dinnerandovernight stayat the hotel inNegombo.
Day 02: PinnawelaElephant Orphanage – Dambulla Cave Temple –

Ancient City ofAnuradhapura
Finishing the breakfast, proceed to Anuradhapura, En- route take a short break at Pinnawela Elephant
Orphanage. At this orphanage you will find elephants of all ages & the unique feature is that you feed
the baby elephants with milk bottles during the feeding times. Thereafter, see the Golden Rock Temple
which dates back to the 1st
century BC. It is a World Heritage site. The complex of five caves of painted
wallsandceilingsisthe largestareaof paintingsfoundinthe world.
Then travel toAnuradhapura, and visit the cultural site. It is the birthplace of Sinhala civilization & one of
the world's largest archeological World Heritage sites. It is considered as the greatest monastic city of
the ancient world, & was founded in the 5th
century BC. Here you can visit Sri Maha Bodhi, the oldest
historically documented tree in the world, the Brazen Palace, Pagodas & Monasteries, finely preserved
rock-cutstatuesof Lord Buddhaand ruinsof palaces,Isurumuniyarocktemple.
Dinnerandovernight stayat the hotel inAnuradhapura.
Day 03: Polonnaruwa Cultural Site – Minneriya National Park
Finishing the morning meal, travel to Polonnaruwa. Do a city tour of Polonnaruwa which is a World
Heritage site and the 2nd
capital city of Sri Lanka built in the 11th
and 12th
centuries AD. See the ruins of
the Royal Palace, the Gal Viharaya where splendid statues of the Buddha in four postures carved out of
rock, the Audience Hall, the Lotus Bath, the statue of King Parakramabahu & the lake Parakrama
Samudraya. There are also monuments of famous places of worship such as the Shiva temple, the
Lankathilake,the Watadage,the Galpotha,the Kiri Veheraand,etc.
In the evening, enjoy a jeep safari through the Minneriya National Park, This park is consists of a mix of
ever green forest and scrub areas with faunal life & the central feature of the park is the Minnariya
Tank.
Dinnerandovernight stayat the hotel inSigiriya.
Day 04: SigiriyaRockFortress – Temple ofthe ToothRelic – Cultural
Dance Performance
After breakfast you will visit the Sigiriya rock. This impressive monolith which rises 200 meters out of the
jungle has been transformed in the 5th
century by King Kashyapa into a fortress. Here you will see the
frescoesof the SigiriyaMaidens.

Then, travel to Kandy and visit the spice garden. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is
a World Heritage site. Drive around the Kandy Lake & visit the old royal city of Kandy and bazaar, the
arts and crafts centre, a gem museum and a lapidary. Also, visit the holiest shrine in Sri Lanka, the
Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy where the tooth relic of Lord Buddha is highly venerated. Thereafter,
witnessacultural show.
Dinnerandovernight stayat the hotel inKandy.
Day 05: Royal Botanical Garden – RambodaWaterfall – Tea Plantation&
Tea Factory – Nuwara Eliya
Having the morning food, leave for Nuwara Eliya. En-route visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden which is
147 acresin extentwith anamazingvarietyof trees,plantsandflowers.
You will see waterfalls, tea plantations, and vegetable plantations along the way and you may visit a tea
factory & Ramboda waterfall. Welcome to Nuwara Eliya, the highest hill country of Sri Lanka and is
considered the most beautiful part of the country, being home to cool green hills, rushing waterfalls and
colonial style buildings Sri Lanka's tea growing centre which is famous for its "Ceylon Tea": the world’s
best tea. During the drive you can see many female "tea pluckers" in the hill country. Enjoy a guided
stroll of Nuwara Eliya town, pass the 18-hole golf course, the colonial member’s only Hill Club and
Englishstyledcountryhomes.
Dinnerandovernight stayat the hotel inNuwaraEliya.
Day 06: HakgalaBotanical Garden – Colombo City – Airport
Finishing the breakfast, visit Hakgala Botanical Garden, which houses an exotic collection of roses, ferns,
magnificenttrees,indoorplants&flowers.Oncompletion,transfertoColombo.
Colombo-the capital of Sri Lanka-is the largest city and main port of Sri Lanka. It is also the commercial
and financial center of Sri Lanka. If you have spare time, your guide will introduce you to some of
Colombo’scurioussitessuchthe vibrantmarketsof Pettahoralternativelyindulgeinsome shopping.
Transferto the airporton time for the flight.
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Esala Perahera Tour – The Taste of
Traditional Festivals in
Sri Lanka – KANDY ESALA PERAHA
8 Days / 7 Nights
Esala Perahera Tour – 8 Days / 7 Nights
Highlights
Negombo Beach | Elephant Orphanage | Elephant Back Safari | Sigiriya Rock Fortress | Minneriya
National Park | Hiriwadunna Lake | Polonnaruwa Cultural Site | Golden Cave Temple | Kandy Perahera |
Temple of the Tooth Relic | Enjoy Kandy City | Royal Botanical Garden | Galle Dutch Fort | Turtle
Hatchery | Dolphin& Whale Watching| BentotaBeach| EnjoyColomboCity
Arrival at Colombo airport where you will be met and transfer to your hotel in nearby Negombo. Relax
afteryour flightwithadipinthe pool or perhapsvisitNegombo.
Negombo is a year-round destination boasting lovely golden sandy beaches and a charming old world
fishing village atmosphere. Negombo lagoon is fed by a number of small rivers and a canal. The lagoon
has extensive mangrove swamps and attracts a wide variety of water birds including cormorants,
herons,egrets,gulls,ternsandothershorebirds.

Dinnerandovernight stayat the hotel inNegombo.
Day 02: PinnawelaElephant Orphanage – SigiriyaRockFortress
After breakfast leave for Pinnawaela to visit the elephant orphanage which was set up by the
government to take care of baby elephants lost or abandoned in the wild. En- route you will experience
Elephant Back Safari. Afterwards travel to Sigiriya. Enjoy the exhilarating climb to the top of the rock
fortress of Sigiriya - a 5th
century "Fortress in the Sky". The world famous fresco paintings of Heavenly
Maidensare housedina cave.
Day 03: MinneriyaNational Park – PolonnaruwaCultural Site
Breakfast at the hotel and travel to Polonnaruwa. En-route you will have a Jeep safari at the Minneriya
National Park where elephants herd at the bank of Minneriya Tank. After you will have a lake and water
adventure inHiriwadunnaLake.
Thereafter, visit Polonnaruwa cultural sites. Then, continue to one of the best kept ruins of ancient
Ceylon - the UNESCO World Heritage city of Polonnaruwa, which was the capital of Sri Lanka from the
11th
to 13th
century.
Day 04: DambullaCave Temple – Kandy EsalaPerahera
Leave for Sigiriya via Dambulla. The Golden Rock of Dambulla is a cave temple with colorful frescoes
which depict Buddhist mythology and the tales of the Buddha's previous births. Thereafter visit a spice
gardento see differentspices&witnessacookerydemonstration.
Then, travel toKandy andvisitthe KandyEsala Perahera.
The great festival of the Kandy Perahera is unequalled in Sri Lanka for its pageantry and splendour. The
festival takes place annually over nearly two weeks in late July or early August during the lunar month of
Esala. Processions of elephants, musicians and dancers from the Temple of the Tooth and the four
Devals, houses of the Gods, move through the streets before thousands of joyful spectators. In the
eveningsee the gloryof EsalaPerahera.
Dinnerandovernightstayat the hotel inKandy.

Day 05: Temple of the ToothRelic – Royal Botanical Garden
Proceed on city tour of Kandy. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is
a World Heritage site. The name "Kandy" conjures visions of splendor and magnificence. Many of the
legends, traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive. Drive around the Kandy Lake & visit the
Kandy town and bazaar, the arts and crafts centre, a gem museum and a lapidary. Thereafter, visit The
Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya which was first built as a pleasure garden by a Sinhala king and
was expanded by the British. It is 147 acres in extent and provides an amazing variety of trees, plants
and flowers.
Day 06, 07: Leisure at Bentota Beach
After breakfast, you will check-out from the hotel and drive to Bentota. Along the way visit Galle Dutch
Fort and a turtle hatchery.
Beach stay with many choices of spending your time. Leisurely strolling on the golden beaches
enthralled in the magical atmosphere. Lazing on a sun deck reading a book of your choice, and sipping a
cool fresh tropical fruit drink of pine apple, mango or banana. Truly tune out from the stresses of
modern life and recharge with a relaxing holiday in Sri Lanka. Water Skiing, Wind Surfing, Snorkeling or
cutting through the choppy on a jet water scooter and Dolphin and Whale watching, Diving, Glass
BottomBoat Trip and muchmore…
Dinnerandovernightstayat the hotel in Bentota.
Day 08: Colombo City – Shopping – Depart from Sri Lanka
Breakfast at the hotel and travel to Colombo. Today, your Sri Lanka tour ends as you returned to
Colombo.
Colombo- the capital of Sri Lanka is the commercial and financial center of Sri Lanka and also the largest
city, the main port & a bustling metropolis of the country which is an attractive blend of old and new.
Your guide will showyouthe sightsandsoundsof Colombocity.
Your guide will comfortablytake youtothe international airportintime foryourdeparture flight.
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Romantic Beach Holiday – Pristine Beach
Holiday & Your Honeymoon
10 Days / 9 Nights
Romantic Beach Holiday – 10 Days / 9 Nights
Highlights
Bentota Beach | Galle Dutch Fort | Turtle Hatchery | Dolphin & Whale Watching | Yala National Park |
Ella Gap | Rawana Waterfall | Hill Country | Ramboda Waterfall | Royal Botanical Garden | Temple of
the Tooth Relic | Cultural Dance Performance | Golden Cave Temple | Minneriya National Park |
Hiriwadunna Lake | Sigiriya Rock Fortress | Elephant Orphanage | Elephant Back Safari | Negombo
Beach
Day 01: Airport – Bentota
Welcome to Sri Lanka. Arrive at any time. Your driver/guide will wait for you in the arrival hall of the
Colombo airport. Thereafter, proceed towards Bentota & the Bentota golden beach is a major tourist
attractionand famousforits beautiful beachandcorals.
Day 02: Dolphin & Whale Watching – Turtle Hatchery– Leisure at

Bentota Beach
After leisurely breakfast, go for a city tour of Galle visiting all important places such as Portuguese and
Dutch Fort, sea museum, ancient temples and shopping in Galle city. Beach stay with many choices of
spending your time. Leisurely strolling on the golden beaches enthralled in the magical atmosphere.
Water Skiing, Wind Surfing, Snorkeling or cutting through the choppy on a jet water scooter and Dolphin
and Whale Watching,Diving,GlassBottomBoatTrip and muchmore….
Day 03: Yala National Park
Just after breakfast travel towards Yala National Park. There you have the chance to see leopards and
sloth bears emerge out of the shady jungle and roam around. The water holes and tanks are a bird
watcher’s paradise & you will have a very high chance to see the famous peacock dance. For wild life
lovers, Yala is a must see place in Sri Lanka & it is home to 44 varieties of mammal and 215 bird species.
It’sbestthat you doan afternoonsafari into the Yala National Park.
Dinnerandovernightstayat the hotel in Yala.
Day 04: Ella Gap – RawanaWaterfall – NuwaraEliya
Breakfast at the hotel and leave for Nuwara Eliya. En-route visit Ella; a beautiful small village located
high in the hill country of Sri Lanka. Ella has some of the best views in Sri Lanka, yet, it is highly
underrated as a tourist destination. The Ravana Falls, Ravana cave and the temple are popular
sightseeingattractionsinElla.
Dinnerandovernightstayat the hotel in NuwaraEliya.
Day 05: HakgalaBotanical Garden – Leisure at Hill Country
Arrive in Nuwara Eliya to be greeted by the fresh wintry atmosphere, the cottage type bungalows and
the colonial air, and is also known as "Little England". It is located at an altitude of 1,868 m (6,128 ft) has
average temperature 16°C and considered as the most important location for tea production in Sri
Lanka. You have the opportunity to taste different varieties of Sri Lankan tea; the world’s best tea. And
alsoyou mayvisitthe 18-hole golf course & HakgalaBotanical Garden.

Day 06: RambodaWaterfall – Royal Botanical Garden –Temple of the
ToothRelic – Cultural Dance Performance
After breakfast leave for Kandy. Along the way visit Ramboda waterfall and Peradeniya Botanical
Garden.
The city of Kandy is located at a distance of 115km from Colombo in the centre of the island. Kandy is
the last kingdom of Sri Lanka and set amidst historic monuments, enchanting forests, great rivers and
breath-taking vistas of picturesque mountains and valleys. Places to see in Kandy includes: The Temple
of Tooth Relic and The Royal Palace, Royal Botanical Garden Perdeniya, Knuckles mountain range and
Ceylon Tea Museum in Hantana. While traveling to Kandy you can shop for spices of Sri Lanka, Batik and
gem.In Kandy,witnessacultural dance inthe evening.
Dinnerandovernightstayat the hotel in Kandy.
Day 07: DambullaCave Temple – Minneriya National Park
After breakfast check-out from the hotel and leave for Sigiriya. En-route you will ascend for a visit to the
Dambulla cave temple. This temple complex consists of five separate caverns with numerous statues of
the Buddhaand Hindudeities.
Along the way, you will see paddy fields, coconut groves, rubber and spice gardens and plantations. You
will stop at one of the spice gardens and there you can see a lot of spice plants, bushes and plants
croppingspices. Inthe eveningyouwillhave aJeepsafari atthe MinneriyaNational Park.
Dinnerandovernightstayat the hotel in Sigiriya.
Day 08: SigiriyaRockFortress – PinnawelaElephant Orphanage
Have the breakfast & you will set off to climb the Sigiriya rock. This impressive monolith which rises 200
meters out of the jungle has been transformed in the 5th
century by King Kashyapa into a fortress. Here
you will see the frescoes of the Sigiriya Maidens. Every little space of land and rock and boulder was
landscapedintowatergardens,islandpavilions,courtyardsandbuildingsites.
Thereafter,visitthe PinnawelaElephantOrphanage onthe way.
Elephant orphanage, an institution that has been looking after orphaned or injured elephants that
would otherwise have surely died. If you leave the hotel early then you can watch the elephants bath in
the riverafterthe youngestbabiesare milkfed.En- route youwill have anElephantBackSafari.
Dinnerandovernightstayat the hotel inNegombo.

Day 09: Leisure at Negombo Beach
Negombo is a year-round destination boasting lovely golden sandy beaches and a charming old world
fishing village atmosphere. Negombo lagoon is fed by a number of small rivers and a canal. The lagoon
has extensive mangrove swamps and attracts a wide variety of water birds including cormorants,
herons, egrets, gulls, terns and other shorebirds. Enjoy a nestled alongside the sun kissed beaches of
Negombo, and mark those special moments with memorable sunsets and sprawling views of the distant
horizon.
Day 10: Airport
Enjoy your breakfast and we transfer you to the airport with packed sweet memories of Sri Lanka tour
finishingourservice.
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Glamour of Sri Lanka – 14 Days / 13 Nights
Glamour of Sri Lanka – Luxury Sri Lanka
Round Tour
14 Days / 13 Nights

Highlights
Negombo Beach | Elephant Orphanage | Trinco Beach | Pigeon Island | Pasikudah Beach | Ancient City
of Anuradhapura | Minneriya National Park | Sigiriya Rock Fortress | Polonnaruwa Cultural Site | Golden
Cave Temple | Temple of the Tooth Relic | Royal Botanical Garden | Cultural Dance Performance | Tea
Plantation & Factory | Ramboda Waterfall | White Water Rafting & Canoeing | Hill Country | Horton
Plains|World’sEnd | Gangarama Temple |National Museum |Enjoy ColomboCity
Meet and assist on arrival at airport by Pearlwinds Travels representative and transfer by air-
conditionedvehicle to abeach hotel inNegombo, visitafishingvillageorat leisure inthe beach.
Dinnerand overnightstayat the hotel in Negombo.
Day 02: PinnawelaElephant Orphanage – Elephant Back Safari
Afterbreakfastleave forTrincomalee.En-route,visitPinnawelaElephantOrphanage.
Visit the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage which is a nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian
elephants. It is one of the popular tourist attractions in Sri Lanka and notable for having the largest herd
of captive elephants in the world. If you time your visit right, you may even get to witness bathing and
bottle feedingof babyjumbosatthe PinnawelaElephantOrphanage.
Thentravel to Trinco.
Dinnerandovernightstayat the hotel in Trincomalee.
Day 03, 04, 05: PigeonIsland – Koneswaram Kovil – Leisure at Trinco
& PasikudahBeach
Trincomalee is one of the oldest cities in Asia and it has served as a major maritime seaport in the
international trading history of the Sri Lanka with South East Asia. Trincomalee has some of the most
picturesque and scenic beaches found in Sri Lanka, relatively unspoilt and clean for bathing and
swimming. Enjoy free days sunbathing on the unspoilt and clean beach of Trinco. There are many things

to do and see including The Dutch Fort and harbour, the Hindu historical site of the Koneswaram Kovil,
Lover’sLeap,Trincomalee warcemeteryandhotwells.
Dinnerandovernightstayat the hotel inTrincomalee.
Day 06: Ancient City of Anuradhapura – Minneriya National Park
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Anuradhapura. The whole site is studded with vast expanses
of monastic sites. Visit Sri Maha Bodhi, the oldest historically documented tree in the world, the Brazen
Palace, Pagodas, Ruwanwelisaya, Abeygiri & Jetawana Monasteries, finely preserved rock-cut statues
Lord Buddha and ruins of palaces, Isurumuniya rock temple. The city, now a UNESCO World Heritage
site,wasthe centerof TheravadaBuddhismformanycenturies.
In the evening take a jeep safari through the Minneriya National Park, looking for elephants, deer,
peacocks, boars,and many kindsof birds.
Dinnerandovernightstayat the hotel inSigiriya .
Day 07: SigiriyaRock Fortress – PolonnaruwaCultural Site
Breakfastat the hotel andleave forclimbingthe Sigiriyarockfortress.
Sigiriya is a rock fortress nearly 200 metres (660 ft) high and an ancient palace built by King Kashyapa.
Learn about ancient Ceylon’s turbulent past. Begin the morning by mounting the rock fortress of Sigiriya;
the 5th
century "Fortress in the Sky" & one of the Sri Lanka's most fascinating UNESCO World Heritage
sites. En-route youwill have anelephantbacksafari.
Then, continue to one of the better kept ruins of ancient Ceylon - the UNESCO World Heritage city of
Polonnaruwa, which was the medieval capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th
- 13th
century AD. The colossal
works of art and architecture, both Buddhist and Hindu, including stupendous image shrines like
Lankatilaka, Tivanka Patimaghara and Parakrama Samudra, the stone carved Buddha icons of the
Galvihara attract thousands of connoisseurs all year around. Visitors to Polonnaruwa would no doubt
enjoythe museumandvisitorcentre, whichhasgainedgreatinternationalrepute.
Day 08: DambullaCave Temple –Temple of the ToothRelic
Afterbreakfastcheck-outfromthe hotel andleave forKandy.En-route visitDambullaCave temple.

The cave shrines of Dambulla being one of the largest cave shrines of South Asia, the five caves cover
more than 2000sq.meters of paintings of the late medieval style popularly known as Kandyan art. The
exhausting hill climb of the visitors will be richly rewarded by a visit to the newly established museum of
paintings. Then travel to Kandy .En-route visit a spice garden to see different spices for which Sri Lanka is
famousfor.
The historic city of Kandy was the last capital of Sri Lanka, located in the valley surrounded by forested
hills and partly by the meandering river Mahaveli and, is visited by visitors and pilgrims of the Buddhist
world to admire and worship the Sacred Tooth Relic shrine. The city, with its beauty enhanced by the
artificial lake, the royal palace complex, four-shrines Natha, Vishnu, Kataragama and Pattini & the two
famousmonasticcomplexesof Malvatta andAsgiriyaViharas.
Day 09: Botanical Garden – Cultural Dance Performance
Breakfast at the hotel and travel to visit the Royal Botanical Garden Peradeniya. Peradeniya is home to
a large variety of ornamental plants and other creepers that are used to produce the special spices of Sri
Lanka. There is a flourishing growth of huge tropical trees along the lawns and the orchid house is the
prime attractionof thisgarden.
Kandy is also well known as the centre of Buddhism. At your convenience become acquainted with the
city of Kandy; pay your respect to the Temple of the Tooth Relic and late evening view a cultural dance
performance.
Day 10: Tea Plantation& Factory – RambodaWaterfall– White Water
Rafting & Canoeing – Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast proceed to Nuwara Eliya. Along the way, you may visit Ramboda waterfall and
Labookellie tea estate. Spend the day touring around Nuwara Eliya; a city in the hill country with a
picturesque landscape and temperate climate. The town’s attractions include the golf course, trout
streams, Victoria Park and boating in Lake Gregory. Play golf at Nuwara Eliya Golf Club and explore the
formercolonial hill countrytownsurroundingmanyteaestatesandwater-falls.
Then travel to Kitulgala and you will have a white water rafting. The Kelani River in Kitulgala offers
excellent rapids for your ideal white water rafting experience. This picturesque river specializes in grade
1-4 rapidsandrafterscan battle theirwaythroughthe waters,indulginginthe adventure of alifetime.

Day 11: HortonPlains – HakgalaBotanical Garden
After earlier breakfast, travel just outside the town of Nuwara Eliya to the National Park of Horton
Plains. Take a slow and steady hike which also features Baker’s waterfall. Stroll along the grassy flat
lands of Horton Plains and hike up to Worlds End, a steep drop showcasing a spectacular view. The latter
are best seen in the high, open area surrounding Horton Plains, where they gather in the crisp evenings
to feedonthe longgrasses.
Hakgala Botanical Garden is located within the Hakgala Strict Natural Reserve. It sprawls up the steep
hillside, ranging from the anodyne ornamental areas around the entrance to the far wider & more
interesting forests up the hills. The garden of roses, shrubs, ferns & montane woodland are delightfully
located in salubrious environment, with small streams running across & wooden bridges built over them
withbirdsflyingall over.
Day 12: Colombo
Breakfast at the hotel and leave for Colombo.And rest of the day spends exploring the capital city of
Colombo in the afternoon. A guided sightseeing tour around Colombo shows youlocal market of Pettah,
varioustemples,mosquesandmuchmore whichtakes3 to 4 hoursusually.
Dinnerandovernightstayat the hotel inColombo.
Day 13: Colombo City
AfterbreakfastvisitColombo.
Colombo the capital of Sri Lanka is the largest city and the main port. It is full of popular tourist
attractions and many places to do last minute shopping. Colombo’s attractions include the Courtyard,
Gangarama SeemaMalakaya,National Museum, Independence Square andmanymore…
The Gangaramaya temple complex with its imposing buildings with Buddhist artifacts and the Bikku
Training Center is spread around the Beira Lake and also across the main road. The oldest and largest
museum in the country which is built in 1877 is best known for the collection of antiques and objects of
art.
Dinnerandovernightstayat the hotel inColombo.

Arrival at ColomboAirport,meetandtransfertoNegombo.Restof the eveningatleisure.
Here we can get into the spirit of the seaside of Sri Lanka by observing the local fishing craft and
feasting on fresh seafood. Negombo town is a historically interesting and busy commercial centre.
Negombo has a fascinating and picturesque beachfront, and also Negombo lagoon is famous for its
harvestof lobsters,crabsand prawnsand fishauctionsonthe beachthat are wortha look.
Day 02: PinnawelaElephant Orphanage – Hiriwadunna Lake Adventure
After breakfast, leave for Pinnawela, visiting the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage en-route. If you go
there in time you may watch the feeding of the baby elephants and then the rest of the herd bathing in
the river.
This afternoon, experience a wonderful elephant back safari through the forests and villages of
Habarana amid the plentiful wildlife. And also, if you’re feeling energetic and thirst for adventure a
nature trek known as Hiriwadunna can be organized. This trek allows you to understand village life such
as their livelihood and mode of transport; the bullock cart. If you are a bird enthusiast and wish to see
natures creations close up a bird watching excursion on a catamaran is an option.
Day 03: SigiriyaRock Fortress – Polonnaruwa – MinneriyaNational Park
After breakfast, visit the staggering Sigiriya rock fortress to climb its 1200 steps and see the well
preserved fabulous frescoes. Extensive gardens, water gardens, ramparts and a moat can be seen at the
top of the rock.
This afternoon, head out on a jeep safari to Minneriya or Kaudulla National Parks. Every year during the
months of August and September, over three hundred wild elephants converge for their annual
“congregation” which occurs at the ancient Minneriya reservoir. In the evening you can visit more
beautiful palaces, temples and stupas in Polonnaruwa. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site, with its
preserved ruins and restored ancient irrigation reservoirs & the massive stone statues of Buddha
representsthe zenithof Sinhalese rockcarving.

Day 04: DambullaCave Temple – Cultural Dance Performance
Travel from Sigiriya to Kandy. On the way, visit Dambulla Cave temple whichis located high upin a stone
cliff face & this temple houses some 150 Buddha images in the five caves. The spiritual energy at
Dambulla is palpable and the Buddhist art on display is unparalleled in Sri Lanka. An added bonus is the
majesticviewfromthe topof the rock.
On the way to Kandy you stop at one of the spice gardens and herb gardens to see how they're grown &
processed. Witness a Cookery demonstration. Then, you see an evening performance of the famed
Kandyandancersand fire-walkers.
Day 05: Temple of the ToothRelic – Royal Botanical Gardens – Enjoy
Kandy City
After breakfast visit Temple of the Tooth Relic where you may also experience drumming and chanting
rituals of the white-clad pilgrims who come to worship at Sri Lanka's most important Buddhist site. The
city has a wonderful atmosphere with a picturesque lake, old shops, a bustling market, arts and crafts
workshop and some great restaurants. There is also a national museum, monasteries, scenic walks
aroundtownand the botanical gardensare amongthe bestin Asia.
Day 06: Tea Plantation& Factory – RambodaWaterfall – White Water
Rafting & Canoeing – Kitulagala
Finishing breakfast, visit the famous tea center of Nuwara Eliya, Ramboda Waterfall and the central
mountains. En-route visit a tea plantation and a tea factory to watch the process of turning the raw
greenleaf intothe familiardarkproduct.Thenleave forKitulgala.
Kitulagala, Sri Lanka’s most popular site of whitewater-rafting is located on the banks of Kelani River.
Tourists are attracted to a stretch of wild waters of River Kelani around the village of Kitulgala, well
known also for its Kitul palm also called fish-tail palm, toddy palm syrup production. For the birders and
ornithologists, Kitulgala is irresistible too. For the photographic enthusiasts, the ever green rainforest of
every hue and tone of green, serves endless landscapes. Away from the sea, white water rafting,
principally on the Kelani River, is an exhilarating experience. Trekking, rock climbing, caving and
mountainbikingare otheradventure activities.

Dinnerandovernightstayat the hotel in Kitulagala.
Day 07: HortonPlains – HakgalaBotanical Garden – NuwaraEliya
AfterearlierbreakfastTravel tovisit the Hortonplains.
Horton Plains; Sri Lanka’s highest plateau is at 3250 meters above sea level & very scenic region with an
outstanding variety of scenery from mountains to grasslands. Spectacular views are seen from World's
End where the plateau plunges in to 700 meters in a sheer drop. It is an excellent hiking country with
cool, bracing climate, distinctive flora and many rare highland birds. A three-hour walk to World's End's
beautiful Bakersfalls.
Hakgala Botanical Garden was founded in 1860 by the eminent British botanist Dr GHK Thwaites, who
was superintendent of the most famous gardens at Peradeniya. In the rose garden, you can experience
the sights and scents of these glorious bloomsin their infinite variety. From here it is a short stroll to the
exotic sophistication of the orchid house. A special attraction here is the variety of mountain orchids,
manyof themendemictoSri Lanka.
Day 08: SinharajaTropical RainForest Reserve
Finishing the morning meal, travel to Sinharaja Forest Reserve. It is a unique tropical lowland rainforest
and eco-tourismdestinationsituatedinSouthWestSri Lanka.
Sinharaja Tropical Rain Forest has something for everyone with diverse activities & interests: to the
nature lover, to the photographer, to the artist, to the ecologist & to the scientists. Sinharaja was
declared as a World Heritage site in 1989. The unique features it inherits are 66% of the endemic trees,
95% of endemic birds and almost 50% of the mammals and butterflies live in the forest reserve. It is
preferable toexplore Sinharajaonfoot,whichmakesfora trulyauthenticjungle experience.
Dinnerandovernightstayat the hotel in Sinharaja.
Day 09: Udawalawe National Park
Udawalawe National Parkis located approximately 200 km South-East of Colombo city. Itis mostfamous
for the many elephants that live there (about 400 in total). During a visit, it is not unusual to see whole
herds – adults and young, feeding and bathing or playing in the water. It is the best the place in the
whole world to see large number of Asian elephant herds in any month of the year. In addition to this

main attraction, the park is home to many water buffaloes, water monitor lizards, sambar, deer,
monkeysandthe occasional leopard,aswell asbeing anexcitinglocationforbirdenthusiasts.
Dinnerandovernightstayat the hotel inUdawalawe.
Day 10, 11: Yala National Park
Yala National Park is believed to have the world’s highest concentration of leopards. It is renowned for
the variety of its wildlife and its fine coastline. It also boasts a large number of important cultural ruins,
bearing testimony to earlier civilizations. Your best chance to see a leopard is generally first thing in the
morningandthenagain at dusk.
You may have excellent photographic opportunities while traveling in the jeep covering leopards,
elephants, spotted deer, sambar, wild boar, wild buffaloes, sloth bear, jackal and mongoose. The bird
life is also fantastic and it is amazing how close you can get to them from the confines of the jeep. There
are many interesting places to visit around Yala including Kataragama temple, Kirinda beach and several
historicsites.
Dinnerandovernightstayat the hotel in Yala.
Day 12, 13, 14, 15: Galle Dutch Fort – Turtal Hachery – Dolphin & Whale
Watching – Leisure at the Bentota Beach
After leisurely breakfast, go for a city tour of Galle visiting all important places such as Portuguese and
Dutch Fort, sea museum, ancient temples and shopping in Galle city. Beach stay with many choices;
lazing on a sun deck reading a book, sipping a cool fresh tropical fruit drink of pine apple, mango,
banana.
Leisurely strolling on the golden beaches enthralled in the magical atmosphere. Water Skiing, Wind
Surfing, Snorkeling or cutting through the choppy on a jet water scooter, Diving, Glass Bottom Boat Trip
and much more. You may encounter exotic reef fish and some of Sri Lanka’s 138 species of corals and
also, you have the chance to dive on some of the island’s submerged shipwrecks. If you prefer sea-life,
thenthere isthe chance to go whale anddolphinwatchinginMirissa.
Day16: Colombo – Airport

At the arrival in Sri Lanka, you will be met by "Pearlwinds Travels" representative at the airport and
transferbyair-conditionedvehicletoa hotel inNegombo.
Negombo town has a long history of tourism and a wide beach and also tempts the visitor with Dutch
canal boat tours, a colorful fish market, and lively bars after dark. The beach is a great place to stroll in
the eveningsandholidays,andenjoydiningatone of the many and variedrestaurants.
Day 02: PinnawelaElephant Orphanage
Breakfast at the hotel and leave for Anuradhapura. En-route takes a short break and visit Pinnawela
ElephantOrphanage.
Elephant orphanage is an institution that has been looking after orphaned or injured elephants that
would otherwise have surely died. Then you can watch the elephants bath in the river after the
youngest babies are milk fed. The orphanage was established to feed, nurse and house young elephants
foundabandonedbytheirmothers.Thentravel toAnuradhapura.
Dinnerandovernightstayat the hotel inAnuradhapura.
Day 03: Ancient City of Anuradhapura – Jaffna
Afterbreakfastleave tovisitAnuradhapuracultural sites.
Anuradhapura is Sri Lanka's most extensive and important ancient city; ruled by Sinhalese kings for over
2,500 years as the country's first capital. The set of ruins is now classified as a UNESCO World Heritage
site. Among the other tourist attractions at Anuradhapura are magnificent rock carvings of monumental
richness and remarkable grace; colossal stone pillars that stand proud amidst the ruins of royal palaces,
buddhist monasteries and temples; magnificent stone cut swimming pools of sophisticated hydrology.
Thentravel to Jaffna.
Dinnerand overnightstayatthe hotel in Jaffna.
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Day 04, 05: War Ruins in Jaffna
City of Jaffna is the capital city of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. Since the 1980s insurgent uprising,
military occupation, extensive damage, expulsion and depopulation has happened. Jaffna was occupied

by the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) in 1986. Jaffna Nallur Kovil, Jaffna Library, Jaffna Fort,
PointPedro,DambakolaPatuna &NagadeepaIsland are mustvisitplacesinthe JaffnaPeninsula.
This special tour is arranged in Northern and Eastern beach areas. North & East province in Sri Lanka
remained under the civil war for nearly 30 years. After the war Sri Lankan government has developed
these areas & built up lot of beautiful hotels along the beach. Therefore, you can enjoy your vacation,
relax and watch bit deferent Sri Lankan culture during your vacation. Even you can see some war ruins
as well.
Dinnerandovernightstayat the hotel in Jaffna.
Day 06, 07: Leisure at Nilaveli & Trinco Beach
Breakfast at the hotel and visit the Pigeon Island and go for whale - watching and visit the beautiful
coral, ornamental fish collection and scuba diving and you will have more activities in Trincomalee
beach.
All water sports are available here including fishing and sea angling. Whales-watchingis a specialty. With
crystal clear blue water and white beaches, Nilaveli beach is a very popular destination amongst sun
worshippers. From here the visitor can also discover hot water springs, the fifthlargest natural harbor in
the worldat Trincomalee andnumerousreveredBudddhistandHindutemples.
Day 08: PolonnaruwaCultural Site
Afterbreakfastleave forPolonnaruwaandvisitthe cultural sites.
Polonnaruwa was the island’s second ancient capital. Today, the well preserved ruins give you the
chance to experience the grandeur of this period and marvel at the artistry of the island’s early
craftsmen. At the heart of the ancient city are the remains of the royal palace, council chamber & many
distinctlySouthIndianstyleHindutemples.
Day 09: MinneriyaNational Park – Elephant Back Safari
Breakfast at the hotel and travel to Habarana. En-route you will enjoy a full day jeep safari at the
Minneriya National Park looking for elephants, deer, peacocks, boars, and many kinds of birds circling

the beautiful Minneriya Tank. You may see herds of elephants at the tank & you have a great
photographicchance.The greensurroundingsare strikinglydifferenttothe aridlandscape.
Thentravel to Sigiriyaandyouwill have anelephantbacksafari.
Day 10: Sigiriya RockFortress – HiriwadunnaLake
Breakfastat the hotel andleave forclimbingtoSigiriyarockfortress.
One of the Sri Lanka's most fascinating UNESCO World Heritage sites. No matter how often you climb to
the summit of this one-time hilltop fortress of the maverick Sinhalese King Kassapa; the pleasure barely
diminishes because of the abandon spectacular views at the summit. The most intriguing and popular
World Heritage site is Sigiriya, dubbed “the eighth wonder of the world”, a stupendous rock on which a
patricidal kingbuiltamagnificentpalace.
Andalsoyou may have a chance to experience adventure eventsinHiriwadunnaLake.
Day 11: Golden RockTemple – Temple of the Tooth – Traditional Dances
Afterbreakfastcheck-outfromthe hotel andleave forKandy.En-route,visitaDambullaCave temple.
Dates back to the 1st
century BC. Its rock ceiling is one large sweep of colorful frescoes. Some of them
are over 2000 years old. The caves house the largest collection of Buddha statues in one place. Like
Sigiriya, Dambulla is a vast isolated rock mass. Within the cave temple is the collection of the largest
numberof Buddhastatuesinone place.
Then travel to Kandy. On the way visit a spice garden. In Kandy, visit the Temple of the Tooth the last
seat of the Sinhala kings, is a very popular destination for visitors from home and abroad. Experiencing
the pulsating drum rhythms and colourful traditional dances at a cultural show is another great
opportunity.
Day 12: Botanical Garden –TeaPlantation& Factory – Ramboda
Waterfall – Nuwara Eliya

Afterbreakfastleave forvisitPeradeniyaBotanical garden.
The Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya is well known for its large variety of faunal life. The great
lawns highlight huge tropical trees and a variety of bamboo can be found in one place. The Royal Botanic
Gardenswas establishedin1821.
Thentravel to NuwaraEliya.En-route,visitateafactory,tea plantationsandRambodawaterfall.
The 11th
highest waterfall in Sri Lanka, like every other waterfall it is located in the hill country. It is ideal
for a family vacation, surrounding it are a lot of holiday resorts that cater to your every need. Sri Lanka
being famous for its "Ceylon Tea" has added cheer to many the world over for more than a century.
Arrive in Nuwara Eliya to be greeted by the fresh wintry atmosphere, the cottage type bungalows and
the colonial air.NuwaraEliyaisalsoknownas "Little England".
Dinnerand overnightstayatthe hotel in NuwaraEliya.
Day 13: HortonPlains – GolfCourse
Afterearlierbreakfasttravel tovisitthe HortainPlains.
Horton Plains is a unique natural attractionin Sri Lanka. It islocated in the highest plateau of the country
and it is known for its beautiful landscapes and rare plant and animal life. The vegetation mainly consists
of wetgrasslandsand montane forest.The weatheratHortonPlainsisquite dynamic.
Lies in the heart of the hilly tea country which offers a salubrious climate and breathtaking scenery. The
course lookssochallengingthata golferusuallysuccumbstoitsallure andprefergolfingtosightseeing.
Day 14: TrainRide – Ella Gap – Rawana Waterfall
After breakfast leave for Yala. En-route you will have a train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella and visit the Ella
gap and Rawanawaterfall.
Rawana Ella, the rock and the spectacle of the wondrous Ella gap surpasses all other places in sheer,
spectacular scenic beauty in Sri Lanka. It was named so, after the epic of Ramayana. The cave behind the
waterfall is one of the places that Ravana hid princess Sita after abducting her from India. Although it is
comparativelyshorterthanmostwaterfalls,ithasa wide flow of waterandisquite beautifultolookat.
Dinnerandovernightstayat the hotel inYala.

Day 15: Yala National Park
After breakfast, early in the morning you will go for a full day Safari at Yala; one of the island's most
popular wildlife parks where you could see all most all the animals found in Sri Lanka. Yala National Park
one of Sri Lanka’s premier eco tourist destinations and is renowned for its variety of wildlife notably its
many elephants. It is also home to the spotted deer, sambar, wild buffalo, sloth bear, jackal, mongoose
and crocodiles. The peacock is easily the most famous of the birds in this park. Yala has a high
concentrationof leopardsalthoughseeingthese nocturnal carnivoresstill requiressome luck.
Day 16: Gem Mine – SinharajaRain Forest
Afterbreakfastyouwill travel visitthe Rathnapuragemmine.
Abundant in lustrous gems that echo the exotic hues of paradise itself, Sri Lanka is renowned as
‘Ratnadweepa’ or the ‘Island of Gems’. Then travel to Sinharaja and visit the rain forest. Studies on the
flora and fauna of Sinharaja have revealed that there is a high degree of endemism among the
butterflies, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals are greater than 50%. The most common deer
species is the sambhur, the monk deer and barking deer are also found within the reserve. Leopards are
veryseldomsighted,buttheirfrequentpresence hasbeenconfirmedbytracksandothersigns.
Dinnerandovernightstayat the hotel inSinharaja.
Day 17: Galle Dutch Fort – Turtal Hachery
After breakfast you will check- out from the hotel and drive to Bentota. En-route visit Galle Fort and a
turtle hatchery.
The 17th
century Dutch Fort at Galle; closed to the island’s southernmost point has the distinction of
being the best-preserved sea fort in South Asia. Enter through the imposing stone bastions that encircle
the sea- facing promontory and step back in time. Inside the fort you will find that it exudes old-world
charm. The narrow streets are dotted with Dutch colonial villas and there’s a welcome absence of
vehiculartraffic.
Thentravel to Bentota.
Dinnerandovernightstayat the hotel inBentota.
Day 18, 19: Dolphin & Whale Watching – Leisure at the Bentota Beach

Beach stay with many choices of spending your time. Leisurely strolling on the golden beaches
enthralled in the magical atmosphere. Lazing on a sun deck reading a book of your choice, and sipping a
cool fresh tropical fruit drink of pine apple, mango or banana. Water Skiing, Wind Surfing, Snorkeling or
cutting through the choppy on a jet water scooter and Dolphin and Whale watching, Diving, Glass
BottomBoat trip andmuch more….
Day 20: Colombo – Airport
Breakfastat the hotel andtravel to Colombo.Then,youwill have aColombocitytour.
Colombo- the capital of Sri Lanka is the largest city and main port of Sri Lanka. It is also the commercial
and financial center of Sri Lanka. A bustling metropolis, the city is an attractive blend of old and new. It
has the lazycharm of the bygone eracombinedwiththe verve andvivaciousnessof amoderncity.
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Ultimate Sri Lanka – Experience of Real
Sri Lankan Journey
25 Days / 24 Nights
Ultimate Sri Lanka – 25 Days / 24 Nights

Highlights
Negombo Beach | Munneswaram Tempel | Kalpitiya Beach | Wilpattu National Park | Ancient City of
Anuradhapura | Nalur Temple | Enjoy Jaffna City | Koneswaram Temple | Pasikudah Beach | Arugam
Bay | Polonnaruwa Cultural Site | Golden Cave Temple | Kaudulla National Park | Sigiriya Rock Fortress
| Elephant Orphanage | Temple of the Tooth Relic | Enjoy Kandy City | Cultural Dance Performance |
Tea Plantation & Factory | Ramboda Waterfall | Hakgala Botanical Garden | Hill Country | Horton Plains
| Ella Gap | Rawana Waterfall | Yala National Park | Sinharaja Rain Forest Reserve | Galle Dutch Fort |
Turtle Hatchery| Dolphin& Whale Watching| BentotaBeach| EnjoyColomboCity
At the arrival, you will be transferred to the coastal town of Negombo. Spend the day relaxing by the
pool or explore the town.Don’texhaustyourself astomorrow yousetout onyour trek.
Negombo situated by the shores of a lagoon by the same name once has been a trading port for
Portugese andDutchand isan ideal place forthose whowant quickaccessto and fromthe airport.
Day 02, 03: Munneswaram Tempel – Kalpitiya Beach
After breakfast leave for Kalpitiya. En-route visit Munneswaram. It is believed that Munneswaram
predatesthe Ramayanaand a temple dedicatedtoLordShivawas locatedhere.
Kalpitiya is fast becoming one of Sri Lanka’s most sought-after holiday destinations, mostly for its
undisturbed natural beauty, luxurious hotels and resorts and promise of seeing dolphins play around in
its waters. Rich in biodiversity, owing to the sea and the Puttalam lagoon that border this village,
Kalpitiya is a true paradise. A Whale watching & Dolphins watching boat ride into the ocean is a must if
one isin Kalpitiya.
Dinnerandovernightstayat the hotel inKalpitiya.
Day 04: WilpattuNational Park – Ancient City of Anuradhapura

Finishing the breakfast leave for Anuradhapura. On the way visit Wilpattu National Park which is famous
for its unique lakes called Villus. The major attractions in the park are the endemic sloth bears, leopards,
barking deer and elephants. Crocodiles, beautiful birds and a wide range of snakes also make Wilpattu
National Parktheirhome.
Then travel to Anuradhapura. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the North Central part of the
Island impressive white ‘dagabas’ (relic chambers) and monuments embellished with handsome stone
carvings or sculpture, pleasure gardens, beautifully executed stone baths and ponds and a superb
irrigationsystemof reservoirsandcanalsare the mainattractionsof Anuradhapura.
Dinnerandovernightstayat the hotel inAnuradhapura.
Day 05, 06: Nalur Temple – Jaffna
Afteran earlybreakfastatthe hotel leave forthe townof Jaffna.
Visit the now restored Jaffna library, the iconic Nalur temple & the island of Nagadeepa which houses a
temple and kovil. A 15 minute boat ride from the coast is the only possible access to the island &
continue onto the Keeri Malai Kovil & freshwater pond. The Dambakolapatuna temple is the site of the
first Bo tree sapling planted and is a must see. If time permits, visit the untouched Casuarina beach and
peekat Indiaat PointPedro.
Dinnerandovernightstayat the hotel in Jaffna.
Day 07, 08, 09: PigeonIsland– Koneswaram Temple – Pasikudah&
Trinco Beach
During the three days we spend at Trincomalee, you may have the chance to visit many places of
attraction.
Thereby, you have the chance to visit Trincomalee harbour; one of the largest natural harbours in the
world. You have the opportunity of an excursion to Pigeon Island. Pigeon Island is Sri Lanka’s 17th
national wildlife park. Named after the Rock Pigeon that colonized it the island, it has some of the best
coral sites in Sri Lanka. Thereafter, visit Trincomalee war cemetery one of the six commonwealth war
cemeteries in Sri Lanka. This cemetery is for British soldiers that were killed during World War II. Finish
off the day witha visittothe Koneswaramtemple &Lover’sLeap.
Head out to the coastal town of Pasikudah. Pasikudah is a popular tourist destination boasting one of
the longest stretches of shallow coastline in the world. Walk kilometers into the ocean with it only
reaching your knees, a truly amazing experience. Pasikuda is renowned because of its extended shallow
coastline,makingitagreat spotfor sunbathingandshallow swimming.

Day 10, 11: Arugam Bay Surfing Beach
Start the day off withan earlybreakfastheadoutforArugam Bay.
Arugam Bay, is a very popular surfing and holiday destination. And also it is a fishing village. Identified as
the best surfing beach in Sri Lanka and the 4th
best beach in South-East Asia and is also among the 10th
best surfing beaches in the world. The Bird sanctuary, is also at close proximity to it so bird-watchers &
surf fanaticscan spenda great time at the beach.BuddhistandHindutemplesare alsolocatedclose by.
Dinnerandovernightstayat the hotel in ArugamBay.
Day 12: Polonnaruwa Cultural Site
Finishingthe breakfastleaveforPolonnaruwa.
Polonnaruwa is a medieval city & a UNESCO World Heritage site which rose to fame as the capital (10th
–
12th
century AD). The entire landscape of the region is punctuated by huge man-made reservoirs. Today,
the ancient city of Polonnaruwa remains one of the best planned archeological relic sites in the country,
standing testimony to the discipline and greatness of the kingdom's first rulers. The Lankathilaka temple
and a colossal statue of the Buddhamade from stone islocatedhere.
Day 13: Hiriwadunna Village – Dambulla Cave Temple
Following the breakfast, drive on to Hiriwadunna village for a varied trek, first to the reservoir, where
the trunks of long dead trees stand stark against lush wetland greenery. Enjoy a crossing by a catamaran
and follow a narrow trail through banana plantations to the home of a chena farmer & there you can
quenchyourthirstwitha cool drinkof kingcoconut.
Also, stop off at the Dambulla temple and its beautiful caves before arriving in Sigiriya. Located in the
North Central province, this UNESCO World Heritage site which dates back to the 1st
century BC, is an
amazing complex of 05 caves, first used as a refuge by an ancient king who on regaining his throne,
commissionedmagnificentcarvedimageswithinthe livingrock.

Day 14: Lion Rock– Kaudulla National Park
Following breakfast depart to the Lion Rock in Sigiriya, a UNESCO World Heritage, adorning a palace on
the top of this large rock; is a must visit place in Sri Lanka. You can either return to the hotel and relax in
the afternoon or head out on a safari at Minneriya National Park or Kaudulla National Park (depending
on the time of the year).
Day 15: PinnawelaElephant Orphanage – Temple of the Tooth
After breakfast, drive to the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage in time to witness the bathing and bottle
feedingof babyelephants.Inthe afternoon,take atourof Kandycity and visitthe Temple of the Tooth.
Proceed to the hill capital Kandy stopping en- route at a spice garden for a short trek to see spices
growing in their natural habitat. Arrive in Kandy and commence on a city tour including the much
revered Temple of the Tooth Relic which houses a tooth that belonged to Lord Buddha. Also, you can
visita gemshopin Kandy.
Dinnerand overnightstayat the hotel inKandy.
Day 16: Enjoy Kandy City – Cultural Dance performance
In the morning, after the breakfast, relax or take a walk through the bustling Kandy city via a perfect way
to take in the Kandyan citadel and to experience the crimson sunset by the lake as the sun dips below
the mountains which surround the town. Simply stroll by the lake and soak up the atmosphere. Engage
in more sightseeing of Kandy including a visit to the bazaar area, arts and craft workshops and a Batik
manufacturertosee skilledvillagers.
Then, three optional excursions are available for you: a boat ride down the Mahaveli River, visit the
Royal Botanical Garden or a tour of the three temple loops (Gadaladeniya, Embekke, Lankathilaka). Later
inthe eveningwitnessacultural dance performance.
Day 17: Tea Plantation& Factory – RambodaWaterfall – White Water
Rafting & Canoeing – Kitulagala

After breakfast proceed to Nuwara Eliya, through the scenic country side. In the afternoon, head out a
tour of the colonial town of Nuwara Eliya. Have a brief insight into how the world famous Ceylon tea is
produced at a tea factory and you may visit tea plantations by the roadside. Then, you will be
transferredtoKitulgala.
Embark on an adrenaline fuelled adventure down the rapids of the Kelani River. This short but
exhilarating excursion is level four rafting. Trek through the Kelani Valley Forest Reserve crossing a
suspension bridge and enter the forest. Proceed through the dense forest cover emerging for short
spells to walk along the bank of the Kelani River. Appreciate the rainforest like foliage and amazing
birdlife andbutterflies.
Dinnerandovernightstayat the hotel inNuwaraEliya.
Day 18: World’s End – NuwaraEliya
Finishing the breakfast, enjoy the cool weather by staying in the resort or take an optional early morning
excursion to Horton Plains; the highest plateau in the country. Enjoy a morning hike through one of the
country’s most scenic hiking trails. Visit the Baker’s fall and check out the infamous World’s End. If you
have spare time,commence asightseeingtourof NuwaraEliya.
Dinnerandovernightstayat the hotel inNuwaraEliya.
Day 19, 20: Train Ride – EllaGap – Rawana Waterfall – Yala National
Park
After breakfast proceed to Ella. You may enjoy a train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella. You will walk past a
small village and gradually venture into the Ella agricultural area where paddy is grown on mountain
terraces andirrigated by small streams. En - route, visit Rawana waterfall, a sight to behold with a scenic
backdropof mountainsandvalleys.
On completion, proceed to Yala National Park located at the South-Eastern tip of Sri Lanka; one of the
Sri Lanka’s premier wildlife destinations; distinguish for leopard experience & home to many elephants,
leopards, sloth bears, crocodiles and more. It is one of the largest national parks in the island. It was at
first established in the early 1890s as a game sanctuary. The parkland makes up most of the reserve but
also includes lakes, beaches, jungle, rivers and scrubland. This variety in habitats provides an excellent
range in wildlife.

Day 21: Gem City – SinharajaRain Forest
After breakfast, commence a sightseeing tour of the city of Ratnapura which is the world’s richest
treasure house of gems. Rare sparkling precious and semi-precious stones are found in the rich soil that
covers the entire district. It is a city set amidst a mix of paddy fields, rubber and tea plantations which
give a scenic backdrop to this legendary city of a thousand gems. It is a well known seaport in ancient
times when merchant ships anchored here to trade for the Island’s famous gems, exotic spices and
othercommodities.
On completion, head out towards Sinharaja World Heritage wilderness area. It is the Sri Lanka’s last
remaining rainforest and home to most of the island’s faunal resource including endemic herbs,
mammals & endemic birdlife. In the morning and afternoon, walk through the Sinharaja Rainforest
experiencingitsnatural scenicbeauty.
Dinnerandovernightstayat the hotel inSinharaja.
Day 22, 23, 24: Galle Dutch Fort – Turtal Hachery – Whales & Dolphins
Watching – Bentota Beach
Finishing the morning meal, travel to Bentota. Bentota beach vacation of four days consists of various
hearttouchingevents.
The famous Fort in Galle was originally built by the Portuguese in 1589 and named Santa Cruz. After the
Dutch occupation it was destroyed and rebuilt on a larger scale to cover an area over 36 hectares. This
World Heritage site is a very interesting place to visit as the old and modern city blend together in
perfectharmony.
Then, reach the harbour in Mirissa. Mirissa is a fishing village & the fisherman will hopefully have first
had information on where and which whales were spotted. Continue out to sea and hopefully we
encounter the mighty giants of the sea, the blue whales; between 20 – 40 nautical miles from the coast.
Sightings of other species of whales and dolphins are not uncommon and will be a special treat. Kosgoda
beach is a very secluded beach on the Southern coast of Sri Lanka. The beach is often visited by Sea
Turtles to lay eggs and thus, the turtle conservation looks after this beach to ensure the survival of this
majesticmarine creature.
Day 25: Colombo – Airport

Day 01: PanchamugaAnjaneyar Temple – Rumasala – Ussanggoda –
Kataragama
On arrival in Sri Lanka you will be met and assisted by our airport representative, who will direct you to
your guide whowill transferyoutoColombo,the commercial capital of the country.
Along the way towards Kataragama, visit the Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple, Colombo which is a
temple dedicated to Lord Anjaneyar(Hanuman), the only temple in the world to have a chariot for
Anjaneyar.ThisChariotfestival isheldannuallyendDecember/ beginningof January.
En - route, visit Rumasela in Galle. According to the legend of Ramayana, Rumasala in Galle is one of the
five places where parts of the Himalaya hill have fallen in Sri Lanka while Hanuman was bringing it here.
Afterwards, visit the Seenigama temple in Hikkaduwa. Thereafter, visit Ussanggoda which is one of the
torched areas, that is said to have been an airport used by King Ravana. In the evening visit Kataragama
shrine; dedicated to God Skanda (Murugan) the God of love and war. Today, Kataragama is a place of
worship for Buddhists, Hindus and some Muslims.
Dinnerandovernightstayat the hotel inKataragama.
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Day 02: Ella – Divurumpola – Sita Amman Temple
AfterbreakfastvisitRamayanasitesaroundElla&Nuwara Eliya.
Ella is a small mountain village near Bandarawela and boasts three locations linked to the Ramayana
where local legend claims Ravana was hiding Sita. First there is the Ravana Ella Cave, located at the
massive Ella falls. In general the rocky underground of the waterfalls in Sri Lanka consists of hard gneiss
or granite, but here the material is khondalite, a kind of limestone which undergoes decay faster. The
Ravana cave tunnelsnetworkedall the importantcities,airportanddairyfarms.
Thereafter, proceed to Divurumpola where Sitadevi, after being liberated from King Ravana was
subjected to a test to prove here chastity to her husband Rama by offering herself to the fire. There she
came unscathed and proved her holiness during this ritual. Continuing this practice even today villagers
still pledge theirfidelityortake oathsthere andevenincertaincourts,thisagreementwasbinding.
The Sita Amman temple can be seen en- route to the Hakgala Botanical Gardens. The prominent temple
architecture will not fail to attract your attention. Ancient statues of Rama and Sita can be seen on one
side of the temple. A stream runs from the hill that was catered to the needs of Sitadevi during her stay
at AshokaVatika. It is interesting to note that foot prints akin to Lord Hamunams are found by this river -
some small andsome large.

Day 03: HakgalaBotanical Garden – RambodaWaterfall – Sri Bhakta
Hanuman Temple – Tea Plantations & Factory
After breakfast, travel to Kandy. En-route visit Hanuman temple and Ramboda waterfall. Also you may
witnessateafactory & tea plantations.
The Hakgala Botanical Garden is the exotic pleasure garden where King Ravana kept the depressed Sita,
insisting that she marries him. The rock of Hakgala (Jaw Rock) rises above the gardens & believed to be
one of the two places where King Rawana held Sita, consort of Lord Rama of great Indian epic
Ramayana.
In the hills of Ramboda where Hanuman was searching for Sita, the Chinmaya Mission of Sri Lanka built
the Sri Bhakta Hanuman temple which is visited by thousands of devotees every year. Afterwards, check
into the hotel and spend some time at leisure. In the evening visit the Gayathri Pe(e)dam in Nuwara
Eliya. It is believed to be the place from where King Ravana”s son Meghanath propitiated Lord Shiva
withpenance andpoojasandin turn wasgrantedsupernatural powersbyLord Shiva.
Day 04: Dunuwala – Laggala – Yahangla – Weragantota
Afterbreakfastwe beginourexcursiontomajorRamayanasitesaroundKandy.
Dunuwala is the site where King Ravana died and Laggala is the place where King Ravana prayed to Lord
Shankara. The cartels behind the Dunuvila Lake are called Laggala which give us the meaning “Target
Rock”. Laggala served as a sentry point to the King Ravana’s army and it was from this rock the first
Glimpse of Lord Rama’s army was sighted. This hill is geographically the highest part of the Northern
region and on a clear day Thiru Koneshwaran and Talai Mannar can been seen. It is here that King
Ravana was killed by Lord Rama’s Brahmaastharam. Here King Ravana’s body was displayed after his
deathto allowhiscountrymentooffertheirlastrespect.
Continue on to Weragantota close to Mahiyangana town. It was the capital city of King Ravana and
means “a place of flying chariot (aircraft) landing”. It is believed to be the first place where Sita was
brought into Sri Lanka in King Ravana’s Vimana. These jungles are the place where the city of Lankapura
once stood. The city had a beautiful palace for Queen Mandothari surrounded by waterfalls, streams
and varietiesof floraandfauna.

Day 05: Gurulupotha – SitaKotuwa – Enjoy Kandy City
Here was a flying chariot (aircraft) repair center known as Gurulupotha. In Valmiki’s depiction King
Ravana’s Vimana resembled a huge peacock. The Vimana in Sinhala language means Dhandu Monara
whichisknownas “flyingpeacock”;hence the name Gurulupotha,whichmeans“partsof birds”.
Next visit the Sita Kotuwa the jungles in which once stood the city of Lankapura. The city had a beautiful
palace for Queen Mandothari, surrounded by waterfalls, streams and many varieties of flora and fauna.
Sitadevi was kept in this palace until she was moved to Ashoka Vatika. Sita Kotuwa which means Sita’s
Fort derivesitsname fromSitaDevi’spresence here.
Day 06, 07, 08: Kanniya Hot Springs – Koneshwaram Hindu Temple –
Leisure at Nilaveli & Trinco Beach
After an early breakfast at the hotel leave for Trincomalee, located on the East coast of the Island. The
city of Trincomalee is built on a peninsula, which divides the inner and outer harbor. With clear and
inviting aquamarine waters and beautiful white beaches it is an ideal location for swimming, wind
surfing,scubadiving,fishingandwhale watching.
Then, travel to visit the Koneshwaram Hindu temple. Also visit the famous hot springs located in
Kanniya.
Dinnerandovernightstayat the hotel in Trincomalee.
Day 09: Munneswaram Temple – Manavari Temple
AfterbreakfastproceedtovisitMunishwaramtemple &Manavari temple inChilaw.
It is believed that Munishwaram predates the King Ramayana and a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva was
located here. Munishwaram means the first temple for Shiva (Munnu + Easwaran). A Shiva Lingam was
already here when Lord Rama visited this place. Lord Rama after his victorious battle left for Ayodhya
with Sita in one of King Ravana’s Vimanas, he felt he was being followed by a as he had killed King
Ravana who was a Brahmin and he stopped the vimana and asked God Shiva for a remedy. Lord Shiva
blessedLordRamaand since thenmanyHindudevoteesflocktothe temple.
This is one of the four places where Lord Shiva advised Lord Rama to install four lingams and pray to get
rid of the Bramhaasthi Dosham (a malevolent black shadow). The first lingam was installed at Manavari
about5km fromhere,nearthe banksof the DeduruOya.

Dinnerandovernightstayat the hotel in Negombo.
Day 10: Negombo – Airport
Finishing the breakfast, spend the day at leisure relaxing at the hotel or do some sightseeing in
Negombo.Youmayvisita fishmarketandthe Dutchcanal.
Now that you are at the end of your journey with us & your guide will comfortably take you to the
international airportintime foryourdeparture flight.
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Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Holiday –
Ayurveda Retreats & Wellness
Spa Holiday in Sri Lanka
12 Days / 11 Nights
Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Holiday – 12 Days /
11 Nights
Highlights

Ayurvedic Wellness Treatment | Yoga & Meditation | Reswehera Temple | Yapahuwa Kingdom |
Elephant Orphanage | Temple of the Tooth Relic | Cultural Dance Performance | Wilpattu National Park
| Golden Cave Temple | Sigiriya Rock Fortress | Wellness Spa | Dolphin & Whale Watching | Kalpitiya
Beach
Day 01: Airport – Maho Ayurveda Center
Arrive at the Bandaranaike International Airport & you will be accompanied "Pearlwinds Travels"
representative and transfer to to Ayurveda Resort Maho – Yapahuwa; located in a more beautiful, with
professional Ayurvedic treatments in gorgeous, comfortable surroundings with luxurious
accommodationforyourlongawaitedauthenticAyurvedicandtranquil relaxationexperience.
DinnerandovernightstayinAyurvedaResortYapahuwa.
Day 02: Experience a basic Ayurvedic Wellness Treatment
The focus of the Ayurveda Resort will be to provide total relaxation for its clients, starting with the
surrounding itself and attention to total body & mind. The fundamental principle of our treatments is
based on total Relaxation, Detoxification and Rejuvenation of your body and mind. We will give you the
chance to experience the holistic healing effect of Ayurveda at the Ayurveda Resort in Maho by qualified
Ayurvedicdoctorsandtherapists.
Sri Lanka has a rich history of using traditional authentic Ayurvedic treatments. Specially, food that you
will experience on your stay will be of no use of artificial flavor, fragrance, sauces or animal fats. And
also,duringthisperiodyoutheywill serve youall three vegetarianmealsandherbal snacks.
Day 03: Yoga& Meditation – ResweheraTemple – Yapahuwa Kingdom
After the morning session of Ayurveda treatments including breakfast you can attend regular yoga and
meditationclasses;offeredtosupportthe Ayurvedaphilosophyof balancingmindandbody.
Yoga & Meditation
On a mental level, yoga uses breathing techniques and meditation to quiet, clarify, and discipline the
mind. Physical and mental exercises are designed to help achieve this goal, also called self-
transcendence orenlightenment.

On completion, travel to visit Reswehera (Sesseruwa) temple and see the famous ancient Budhha
statue. This is the only Buddha statue of a rock temple where a pilgrim could walk right round it in
veneration. With a spiritual breath you climb the Yapahuwa rock fortress. This rock fortress rising 100m
from a plain is similar concept to Sigiriya. Also known as "fire rock", was built in the early 13th
century as
a fortress against the Indian armies. The palace and fortress were built by King Buvanekabahu of the
Yapahuwakingdom.Manytraces of ancientbattle defencescanstill be seen.
Day 04: PinnawelaElephant Orphanage – Temple of the ToothRelic –
Cultural Dance Performance
Following an Ayurveda wellness treatment including the breakfast & travel to visit Pinnawela Elephant
Orphanage.
The foster home of elephants of different age and size feed, bathe, play together and even mate. These
great animals have been found injured or left abandoned in the wilderness. Visit a spice garden where
different types of spices are grown and herbs used for Sri Lankan cuisine and medication. Here, clients
couldwitnessacookerydemonstration.
After this you will reach, the old royal city of Kandy, beautifully nestled between green hills. In Kandy,
you will visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, which is the holiest shrine in Sri Lanka where the tooth relic
of Lord Buddha is highly venerated. In the evening, you'll have the opportunity to see a dance
performance,where youwill see the famousKandyandances,aswell asup-countryanddevil dances.
Day 05: WilpattuNational Park
Enjoy an Ayurveda wellness treatment & then travel to Wilpatu with a fresh & energetic mind. This is
one of the oldest and largest national parks of those in Sri Lanka claiming to cover a forest area. Here,
you can visit animals and different varieties of birds. All beasts including those supposed to be harmful
such as the leopard, the bear and wild pig as well as the supposedly harmless like the sambour, deer,
porcupine etccan be seenat these waterholes.
Day 06: DambullaCave Temple – SigiriyaRockFortress

Following the regular Ayurvedic treatment schedule, proceed to the Cave Temple Dambulla which
contains more than 150 Statues of the Buddha. It is the most impressive of Sri Lanka's cave temples. The
complex of five caves with over 2000 sq. meters of painted walls and ceilings is the largest area of
paintingsfoundinthe world.
On completion,climbthe Sigiriyarockfortress.
It is the fortress pronounced the Eighth wonder of the world. This citadel in the sky is a World Heritage
site & a great attraction. Its gardens and terraces laid with water gardens & fountains, boulder gardens,
cave dwellings, magnificent fresco paintings of the world famous Ladies of Sigiriya, the Mirror wall, The
"Gigantic Lions" paws, the ruins of the palace and royal bath. In afternoon elephant back safari or horse
ridingcan be arrangedby request.
Day 07, 08, 09: Ayurveda Retreats – Wellness Spa
Your daily treatments will last for a period of 3 days including Shiridhara, Synchronized body massages,
oral medicine and many more treatments will be conducted to create a perfect balance between body,
mind & soul. This Ayurveda package is specially designed for you to have an insight into Ayurveda and to
have an idea of how Ayurveda can be beneficial to healthy life in the long term. A relaxing Ayurveda
therapies from a selection of Head Therapy, Face Therapy, Foot Therapy, Synchronized body Therapy,
Intense body Therapy are administered along with a Herbal Bath or a Herbal Steam Bath during a 2 hour
sessioninaday.
Your evenings will be colouredwith entertainment in the evenings with cultural shows, oriental music or
flute music. Come explore refreshed & rejuvenated our spa holiday offerings and redefine your idea of a
trulyrelaxingvacation.
Day 10, 11: Dolphin & Whale Watching – Leisure at the KalpitiyaBeach
Prior to check - out from the Maho Ayurvedic Resort Centre, the Ayurvedic doctor will instruct the guest
withthe waysand meansof leadingahealthylife.
Then travel to Kalpitiya, is a best place in Sri Lanka to watch dolphins. It is a complex of reef which
stretches parallel to the coast from the Northern end of the Kalpitiya peninsula islands. It has being
home to 156 species of coral and 283 species of fish. A Whale-Watching boat ride into the ocean is a
must if one is in Kalpitiya. The spinner dolphins are fun to watch, as they playfully dive in and out of the
water, delighting those who are lucky to spot them. During certain times of the year, the majestic blue
whale andthe spermwhale are alsoseenglidingthroughthe watersof thisarea.

Dinnerandovernightstayat the hotel inKalpitiya.
Day 12: Airport
As all good things must come to an end, your guide will lead you comfortably back to the international
airportfor the departure ontime.
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